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grunnvannsforgiftning

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
21 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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6syllables

grunnvannsforgiftning

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

grunn-vann-s-for-gift-ning

Pronunciation

/ˈɡrʊnːˌvɑnːsˌfɔrˈɡɪftnɪŋ/

Stress

000111

Morphemes

for- + grunn- + -ning

The word 'grunnvannsforgiftning' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, syllabified as grunn-vann-s-for-gift-ning, with primary stress on 'for'. It consists of roots 'grunn' (ground) and 'vann' (water), a linking morpheme 's', a prefix 'for-', a root 'gift' (poison), and a suffix '-ning' (nominalizer). Syllabification follows vowel peak and consonant cluster rules.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Contamination of groundwater with poisonous substances.

    Groundwater poisoning

    Grunnvannsforgiftning er eit alvorleg miljøproblem.

    Det vart funne spor av grunnvannsforgiftning i prøvene.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable 'for'. Nynorsk stress is relatively weak, but content words like nouns have a slight emphasis on the root syllable.

Syllables

6
grunn/ɡrʊnː/
vann/vɑnː/
s/s/
for/fɔr/
gift/ɡɪft/
ning/nɪŋ/

grunn Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Initial consonant cluster 'gr' is maintained.. vann Open syllable, containing a long vowel. 'v' is the onset.. s Closed syllable, functioning as a linking morpheme. Very short syllable.. for Open syllable, stressed. 'f' is the onset.. gift Closed syllable. 'g' is the onset, 'ft' is the coda.. ning Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and nasal consonant. 'n' is the onset, 'ng' is the coda.

Vowel Peak

Each syllable contains a vowel sound.

Consonant Clusters

Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless exceptionally complex.

Compound Word Syllabification

Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.

  • The linking 's' morpheme is a standard feature of Nynorsk genitive constructions within compounds.
  • Double consonants (nn, vv) do not pose a special syllabification challenge.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/6/2025
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